Vice President of Financial Data
Company Description
Sentinel Global Advisers Africa is an Africa-focused investment bank serving a wide range of corporate, institutional, and public sector clients across the continent. The firm is an affiliate of SG Financial Group, a United Kingdom–based emerging markets investment company. Through this affiliation, Sentinel Global Advisers Africa benefits from deep expertise in investment advisory, wealth management, and strategic professional services. Candidates joining the organization can expect exposure to complex cross-border transactions, emerging markets dynamics, and a collaborative environment that links African markets with global capital. Role Description The Vice President of Financial Data is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of financial data across Sentinel Global Advisers Africa’s operations. This position leads the design and implementation of financial data frameworks, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and regulatory reporting, and supporting decision-making for senior leadership and client engagements. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing financial planning processes, producing and reviewing financial reports, monitoring key performance indicators, and identifying data-driven insights to improve profitability and risk management. The role collaborates closely with investment banking, risk, technology, and operations teams to standardize data practices, maintain data quality, and develop dashboards and models that support both internal and client-facing activities. The Vice President also mentors team members, contributes to process improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with relevant financial and data governance standards.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Finance and Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information and support data-driven decisions. Candidates should possess skills in Financial Planning and Financial Reporting, with experience developing forecasts, budgets, and performance reports. Candidates should possess expertise in Financial Statements, including preparation, review, reconciliation, and variance analysis. Candidates should possess proficiency with financial data tools and systems (e.g., Excel, BI tools, data visualization platforms) and an aptitude for working with large data sets. Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are an advantage. Demonstrated experience in investment banking, financial services, or emerging markets, ideally in a leadership or senior analytical role. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, distributed team environment, with high attention to detail and integrity.